aerial reconnaissance

"The US Air Force sends Russ Eckhart, a reconnaissance pilot, on a mission over German-occupied Poland to verify rumors of a German death camp. After his plane crashes, Russ is discovered by partisans who recruit him to help with sabotage, demolition, and an assassination"--Amazon.

Describes spy planes, their design, equipment, weapons, crew, missions, and role in the U.S. Air Force.

Follows the history of spy satellites and military satellites and describes how they are used.

Discusses the history of surveillance from the sky and describes the development of different types of reconnaissance aircraft and their uses since World War II.

Tells the story of the development of the U-2 and supersonic SR-71 spy planes and the first reconnaissance satellites during the 1950s, and discusses their impact on how foreign relations and intelligence gathering have been conducted since World War II.

Navy pilot Shane Osborn tells his life story, describing the development of his love of flying, and chronicling the experiences he and his crew members had after their plane was struck down by a Chinese jet on April 1, 2001.

Discusses the history of surveillance from the sky, describing different types of reconnaissance aircraft and their role in the future.